amsbluedevil24

Anyone have some info on what I will be able to do with a mathematics major (either applied or pure)?

AtomicCafe

A friend of mine got his Ph.D. and become a college professor, so that's one option that he's enjoying so far.

It sounds like the more math-related careers require a higher degree while B.A.s tend to gravitate towards computer science or analyist jobs and such. (If you don't plan on going to grad school, I might suggest a minor to go along with it.)

Some more math-y thins: actuarial science, physics, maybe engineering, finance, some fields of science.

Try Googling for "math degree jobs" or something. Might get you some more results.

veryspoiledgirl

Be An Actuary

174IQPartier

You'd do pretty sweet in a lot of finance professions, brah.
Math majors are looked upon pretty highly in a lot of professions.
Those who really love math in college go on to get a P.H.D

mathboy98

Yeah the usual rule is that a math Ph.D. is the only way to academia, i.e. to becoming a college professor. Be aware that you have to be really really really REALLY into mathematics to have a good shot at this career option. If you look at what some math professors at top universities were like as undergrads and grad students, it gives a good picture.

I second whoever says to look at actuarial science. Most importantly, ask yourself: do you want to spend the rest of your life solving hard research problems, going to conferences where top mathematical minds discuss absolutely crazy things, and such? If not, check out economics, CS, maybe even engineering in general. These are areas where some concentration in math would be appreciated, but pure math won't dominate your life. And will lead more easily into a career.

westsidewolf1989

What can I do with a Math major?

Math is a great degree to have. Lots of people believe that you have to go to grad school and to academia, but most math majors go into the private sector. My friend's a consultant right out of college with math degree

Mondo

At the end of my junior year, I plan to apply to some math-related research programs.
If I get in one and am successful, is that a good sign I should become a Math PHD?

veryspoiledgirl

No, just because you get in doesn't mean anything. Just means you were a competitive applicant. Now, if you go do the program and actually LOVE what you're doing while there, then you may want to go on and get you PhD.

aznbruin1111

What if someone minors in math? Does that have -any- worth?

b@r!um

A minor in math can be useful addition to some majors. Graduate schools in economics and computer science, for example, prefer applicants with some background in abstract math. A minor in applied math (statistics or numerical methods or mathematical modeling) can get you a quantitative job after graduation, especially if it combines well with your major.